‘I fear every day that somebody is going to say, You don’t have these services anymore,’ said Meredith Vaughn. Meredith Vaughn’s daughter, Vivian, or “Vivi,” as her friends call her,...
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‘I fear every day that somebody is going to say, You don’t have these services anymore,’ said Meredith Vaughn. Meredith Vaughn’s daughter, Vivian, or “Vivi,” as her friends call her,...
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Aunque la administración insiste en que los cambios son limitados, organizaciones de defensa de los inmigrantes continúan monitoreando la situación y evaluando posibles desafíos legales ante una medida que, según críticos, podría ralentizar aún más los procesos de inmigración legal en Estados Unidos.
Questions about Whatley’s ties to the utility company go beyond his investments. Recent reporting found that he spent more than a decade lobbying for utility companies, including Duke Energy, and arguing in favor of rate increases.
“The first round of tariffs already cost North Carolina $3.5 billion, and the latest round was on track to cost families up to $1,300 this year,” said Jackson. “That’s a lot of money. Throwing out these tariffs keeps that money in people’s pockets for food, gas, rent, and medicine.”
‘I fear every day that somebody is going to say, You don’t have these services anymore,’ said Meredith Vaughn. Meredith Vaughn’s daughter, Vivian, or “Vivi,” as her friends call her, is 12 years old. She is a voracious reader and loves the musicals “Wicked” and “Hamilton.”
El gobernador de Carolina del Norte, Josh Stein, criticó una propuesta de enmienda constitucional que reduciría el límite máximo del impuesto estatal sobre la renta al 3.5%, calificándola como una “trampa” y un “juego cínico” que trasladaría la carga de financiar los servicios públicos a las familias trabajadoras.
“We’re extremely disappointed, although not surprised,” said Terry Bravas, a Lake Norman-area resident. “This decision is a complete abdication of the utility commission’s responsibility and, in my judgment, a demonstration of a lack of integrity by the commissioners and the public staff.”
Despite her knowledge of finances and ability to help pass budgets, Barnes and her Republican colleagues have chosen to leave her constituents and the state in financial limbo.
Mientras el proyecto avanza hacia su votación final, el debate continúa centrado en una pregunta clave: si es posible proteger el acceso a la salud sin comprometer la seguridad y estabilidad de las familias inmigrantes en Carolina del Norte.
La resolución impulsada por el concejal Eduardo Herrera-Picasso fue aprobada con una votación de 4-2 y reafirma el compromiso de proteger a todos los residentes contra registros y detenciones irrazonables, además de oponerse a acciones ilegales por parte de ICE.
This year, over thirty states will hold elections for Supreme Court seats. For North Carolina, the stakes are especially high for the upcoming judicial elections, as concerns around public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary are ever-growing.
The Trump administration’s actions, from tariffs to the Iran war to cuts to Medicaid, are “obliterating the economic security” of a huge swath of North Carolinians, according to a new report titled, “The Tar Heel Affordability Crisis.”
Days after educators descended upon Raleigh to advocate for public education funding, a prominent group of retired judges, justices, and education leaders is seeking to
On June 3rd, Durham County residents, elected officials, and advocates will come together to rally against the harmful rate hike request and host a drag show before the rate hike public hearing at the Durham County Courthouse.
The lack of support from Republicans did not stop these lawmakers from continuing the fight for legislation that would support schools, improve government transparency, and assist in economic relief for the people they serve. Here are a few noteworthy bills that Democrats filed despite the odds.